Roasted Pork Shoulder with Pomegranate Sauce

Roasted Pork Shoulder with Pomegranate Sauce

Just created this tonight and it's definitely a keeper! The Hubby and I can't wait to try it again, next time on the grill; the smoky flavors imparted by cooking over the coals will complement the sauce nicely. It's a lovely way to serve an otherwise inexpensive piece of meat.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Calories
490 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Season the pork roast with garlic, kosher salt, and pepper. Place in a roasting pan.
Step 2
Bake the roast for 1 hour in the preheated oven. While the roast is baking, combine the pomegranate seeds and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, until the pomegranate seeds have broken down and released their juices. Press through a strainer to get as much juice as possible. You should have about 3/4 cup of juice.
Step 3
Pour the juice from the pomegranate into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer over medium heat until reduced by half. Remove from the heat and mix in the balsamic vinegar, sugar, and cinnamon.
Step 4
After the roast has been in the oven for 45 minutes, baste it with pomegranate sauce, using a brush to apply it to the top and sides. Continue to roast the pork, basting every 10 minutes, until the internal temperature has reached 180 degrees F (80 degrees C), about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, tent with foil, and allow to rest for 20 minutes before carving and serving.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar
  • 1 (3 pound) bone-in pork shoulder roast
  • 2 pomegranates with the seeds removed
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup water

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